Even though it's never a good thing when your start quarterback is not at practice, do not go overboard. We all know Brady will bring his best this Sunday and there is more than likely an understandable reason he was absent Wednesday.

Good news for Matthew Slater, Kyle Arrington and center Dan Connolly, however, as they were all listed as full participants after being limited in practice last week. All will play a role for this team in every phase of the game.